In the years of famine, the knife in my mother's hand is not bad either

Faced with the scout's rudeness, the county official was not angry at all.

Instead, he showed a flattering look.

The more the other party acts like this, the higher the status of the fan!

Being able to contact such a high-ranking person might be able to help him absolve himself of the guilt of losing the land.

Even if you can't, your safety will be more guaranteed if you follow the team of such noble people!

"We are from Beiyang County," the county magistrate said, lowering his brows and nodding.

"I wonder what your Excellency's orders are?"

The scout saw that the county official was sensible and said with satisfaction:

"Come with me to see my master."

"My master and a group of villagers who migrated south are resting in front."

When the county official heard this, he was shocked!

Migrating an entire village southward, how powerful was this lord's background? Or, how strong was he to accomplish such a feat?

Thinking of this, the county official immediately bowed with both hands, bowed deeply in the direction of the scout, and replied respectfully:

"I will go there immediately!"

After saying this, he untied the horses from the carriage.

Get on your horse.

Although he was galloping behind the scout.

Looking at the direction they left, the huge team immediately followed.

The county official's car was not left there.

Instead, four or five guards replaced the horses, pulling the carriage and following the team.

After a short gallop.

The county official felt pain in his buttocks.

It's been too long since I last rode a horse.

Not being thrown off the horse is already a testament to his excellent riding skills!

Finally, a flash of fire in front of him attracted his attention.

After walking another 200 meters, the scout leading the way in front immediately slowed down.

Seeing this, the county official pulled the reins hard, the horse's hooves lifted up, and the reins almost threw him out.

"Oh my God!" The county official screamed, and while gripping the reins tightly, he fell heavily onto the horse's back.

As the horse's hooves landed.

His body was jolted again, hitting the horse's back, and he felt a sharp pain in his chest.

Grasping the reins and slowly raising his body, the county official felt as if he was about to fall apart.

In front, two scouts heard the neighing of horses and subconsciously turned back to check. When they saw the miserable condition of the county official, they suddenly laughed.

A blush suddenly appeared on the county official's face.

He gently urged his warhorse to walk behind the two men, his head lowered.

What a shame!

I almost got thrown off the horse.

When passing by this group of migrating villagers, the county official's face showed deep shock.

Their condition is too good!

Not to mention that no one looked exhausted along the way, even the elderly were in good condition.

This is not something that can be achieved by migrating an ordinary village.

His curiosity about the 'Master' grew even stronger.

When they arrived at the middle part of the southward migration team, the county official saw the heavily armored infantrymen wearing full body armor at a glance!

Judging from the scale and mental outlook, this master must be at least a third-rank official!

Otherwise, it would be impossible to support such a large number of heavily armored infantry.

Besides, without a certain status, you can’t buy those heavy armors!

This is obviously the standard heavy armor of the imperial court.

"Lord!"

"People have been brought here!"

"According to what he said, he was a county official who had fled from Beiyang County." A scout dismounted and knelt on one knee to report to Shen Qian in the carriage.

Shen Qian listened to his report and uttered a faint "hmm".

Xiao Qi took out five taels of silver from his purse and threw it to the scout.

After receiving the silver, the scout expressed his gratitude profusely.

Using money to pave the way and keep the team active and loyal is the best method Shen Qian can think of.

Their loyalty is crucial in the face of barbarian invasions.

Compared to Shen Qian's calm response, the villagers around who heard the scout's report were furious:

"Beiyang County? Isn't that our hometown?"

"The barbarians really have invaded over there... How are Uncle Wang Quan and the others doing?"

"My dear, my second son! You must not get into any trouble! If I had known that the barbarians would really invade Beiyang County, I would never have left you in Wangjia Village no matter how much you threw tantrums at me!"

"Could our migration be related to this barbarian invasion? Why didn't anyone tell us? Wasn't it said... it was just a drought?"

"..."

For a moment, all the people whose families stayed in Wangjia Village, Beiyang County, burst into tears.

The tears could not be stopped and the wailing sounded throughout the night.

This scene made the county official, who had respectfully jumped off his horse and was waiting nearby, feel his heart pounding.

I secretly wondered in my heart: These people are crying so hard, could they be from Beiyang County?

Thinking of this, he pricked up his ears and carefully distinguished the crying and wailing coming from the crowd.

He actually heard the key word: Wangjia Village!

This is indeed a large village under the jurisdiction of their Beiyang County.

However, he had never heard of any migration record being made before the barbarian invasion.

Moreover, he had never heard that there was an official of high rank in Wangjia Village?

At this moment, his brain seemed to have crashed as if it was running a wrong code.

"Have you ever seen the barbarians again since you escaped?" Shen Qian lifted a corner of the curtain and asked softly in a calm tone when she saw the county official from Beiyang County standing next to the carriage.

But Shen Qian displayed the aura of a superior to the fullest!

Hearing the noise coming from the carriage again, the Beiyang County official shuddered.

My mind went blank: Are you asking me...just now?

But I didn't hear it at all!

Beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on his forehead as he became nervous.

Shen Qian frowned frivolously.

Xiao Qi spoke at the right time:

"Mother asks you, have you seen those barbarians?"

Hearing the child's voice, the county official finally reacted.

While quickly bowing to express his gratitude, he responded:

"Reply, my lord!"

"I haven't seen those barbarians."

"But I heard that after they captured Beiyang County, because the granary in Beiyang County was empty and only had a hundred dan of rice left, they were forced to break up into smaller groups and plunder supplies within the county."

"From this point of view, they shouldn't catch up in the short term."

Hearing this, Shen Qian showed a hint of surprise on her face.

How dare you speak of corruption so proudly!

Also...will the barbarians be short of supplies?

To be able to reach Beiyang County, they had already plundered at least one county. Even so, without Beiyang County's grain reserves, they would be forced to break up the whole. Shen Qian could already imagine the extent of corruption among the officials in the Beidi counties!

It’s no wonder that after these barbarians broke through Beiliang Pass in their previous life, they attacked Liangdu like crazy all the way.

It seems that we are too slow in attacking, and the hundreds of thousands of troops are about to run out of food!

Thinking of the refugees gathered outside Luoyun County, Shen Qian suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart:

If what he had said to the refugees before had reached the ears of Chi Yu, the Princess of Luoyun County, she would definitely open the granaries and release the grain. By then, the barbarians would still have no food after looting the county city.

I'm afraid the day of Liangdu's destruction will come even earlier!

Thinking of this, Shen Qian shouted to the scout beside her:

"Call the village chief."